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I was trying to upload a 250MB file using various file-sharing websites (Sendspace, Megaupload), and the connection kept timing out. I'm certainly looking suspiciously at Comcast, even though those sites are free, and by definition, kind of unreliable.
I wish I'd had a choice about Comcast, but they took over from RoadRunner.
You need a phone line for DSL, right? Does it have to be a dedicated line, or can you split it at the jack and run a phone off of it too?
Did they think no one would notice? It's like they want network neutrality legislation passed.
DSL can split an existing phone line -- it doesn't need one of its own.
Hmm. I'm tempted by AT&T, even though they've been relentless with the telemarketing phone calls. I don't like being locked into a year-long contract, though.
You need a phone line for DSL, right? Does it have to be a dedicated line, or can you split it at the jack and run a phone off of it too?
You only need your one normal phone line for DSL. You'll get calls and get your DSL off the same line. The DSL signal rides the phone lines in a way that does not prevent simultaneous phone calls, so no, you don't need to get a seperate line dedicated to the DSL.
amych got there first.
Sorry, I was unclear and mixing my terms there. I knew (or I think I knew) that I didn't need another phone line.
My concern is the physical location of the jack. Currently, there is a phone plugged into the jack by the computer. Could we use what I think is called a Y-splitter so that both the phone and the DSL modem are physically plugged into the same jack?
Could we use what I think is called a Y-splitter so that both the phone and the DSL modem are physically plugged into the same jack?
Yep.
Could we use what I think is called a Y-splitter so that both the phone and the DSL modem are physically plugged into the same jack?
Yes, and typically your DSL modem will come with a Y splitter, and several signal cleansers that you put on other phones in the house, so that calls on those phones don't sirupt the DSL signal. The signal cleanswers are just a short little jack you plug into the wall, and then plug the phone line into the other end.
what is the difference between cable upload/download speed rates and dsl.
I have comcast also and our internet sucketh, but I need to have good upload/download rates.
I also have a wireless network at home where 3 computers are wireless and 1 tivo. 2 wired computers.